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October 28, 2025

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Reader photo: Rina catches the ‘Chumster’ about to leave Benalla

By Simon Ruppert

Apr 17, 2023

Classic: Ensign reader Rina Caddy was out taking some snaps for her U3A photography class when she happened upon this classic 1966 diesel known to train enthusiasts as the “Chumster” just about to depart Benalla. If you would like to submit a photo you can email it to editor@benallaensign.com.au Photo by Contributed

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